On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century
Description
Drawing on the history of fascism, Nazism, and communism, this concise guide examines how democratic societies can become vulnerable to authoritarian rule. It distills the lessons of the twentieth century into practical reflections on civic responsibility, truth, institutions, individual conscience, and resistance. Timely and urgent, the book challenges readers to recognize the early signs of tyranny and consider how everyday choices can help preserve freedom and democracy.
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paperback
Crown
Published Jan 1, 2017
126 pages
ISBN: 9780804190114
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Details
First Published
2017
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century by Timothy Snyder.
Violence
Genocide
War/Trauma
Political Oppression